Peru Travel Tips

There?s no way around it?Chiclayo is a whirlwind. With so much history and so many ancient sites, this modern city by the Valley of Pyramids is anything but short on adventure. If you only have a ...
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For many travelers, the country of Peru serves as a main entry point to the iconic Amazon Rain Forest. And while time-crunched adventurers may head straight for the bush, spending the night at one ...
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The city of Puno is rarely considered most beautiful destination on Lake Titicaca; the modern and somewhat scruffy city is a working port town. It is a destination not only for tourists, but also ...
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Iquitos is called Peru?s ?Gateway to the Amazon,? a destination for visitors to this diverse nation who wish to experience the rainforest, as well as the Andes and Pacific Coast. While not as large, ...
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The vast majority of travelers come to Iquitos because it is the jumping off point for Peru?s fine selection of Amazon lodges. These are scattered along the region?s rivers (not only the Amazon ...
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The traditional and modern strike the perfect balance in Cusquenian gastronomy. The Inca inheritance combined with colonial influences and the effects of international tourism have contributed to new ...
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Peruvian cuisine is typically South American, but with some surprises! Alongside indigenous and Spanish fare, you?ll find influences from China, Italy, Africa and Japan. Based on the staples of ...
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Peru?s capital city was founded by Pizarro in 1535, and the modern-day city of Lima is a sprawling metropolis encompassing ruins from pre-Inca times, ultramodern shopping malls and coastal beaches. ...
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Cusco is the central hub of the Sacred Valley, a magnet for lovers of Inca handicrafts and ruins, colonial charm and churches. There is plenty to see in and around town as well as further afield. So ...
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Known for its proximity to canyons and volcanoes, as well as its colonial architecture, Arequipa is a thrilling yet historical destination for your next vacation. To help you see a variety of sites, ...
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The Amazon Basin as a whole, and Iquitos in particular, is one of the world?s most attractive destinations for birders. They migrate here throughout the year in search of some 600 officially ...
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One of the best ways to experience the Amazon Basin is to hike right through it, appreciating the majesty of the towering trees and diversity of wildlife on a very human scale. Keep in mind, ...
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Surreal. That?s the only world that can be used to describe the archeological sites of Trujillo. The scope of human history and civilization along this stretch of coastline is astounding, and the ...
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Some people might claim that Trujillo?s indigenous culture is mostly found in the ground. After all, this city was the site of numerous civilizations that were rich in cultural relics, but that ...
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